2022 Rymill The Surveyor Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra

A spice box of exotic aromas. Boysenberry, sandalwood, clove and dried bilberries. Orange oil, shiso leaf and peppercorns. Fruit intensifies on the palate, opening with compact fruit sweetness and silky tannins that sweep across the expanse of your mouth. A granitic, stony shade leads to pimento and poppy seeds. The wine builds over time as assuredly as it seduces you. Alcohol, although high, is well interwoven into the wine. It's a seamless concoction of superstar fruit and Coonawarra soul. Drink to 2038.

96 pts Shanteh Wale for Halliday Wine Companion, June 2025

The Surveyor pays homage to John Riddoch Rymill, Peter Rymill’s great-grandfather and the founder of the original Coonawarra Fruit Colony in 1890. It’s a best-of-the-vintage barrel selection blend only produced in years when suitable parcels display the fruit intensity and weight sought for the label.

About this producer

Rymill is a prominent Coonawarra estate established in 1974 by fifth-generation local farmers Peter and Judy Rymill. Today, the certified sustainable business operates under the ownership of China-based Landbridge, with all wines are made from estate grown fruit.

The estate’s substantial 140 hectares of vines are all planted on the region’s terra rossa. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the way with over 50% of the vineyard blocks, complemented with Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Pinot Meunier, as well as smaller amounts of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer.